Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect's guide to building a new home

With a few living room–like touches, you can transform your bathroom into a practical, relaxing retreat that’s overflowing with personality

Big foliage and a towering height provide a shady respite in summer, but that's not all hardy catalpa offers dedicated gardeners

These attractive plants shrug off colder temperatures, and many can be brought inside in containers in extra-chilly climates

Want maximum efficiency in your kitchen? Consider forgoing the old-fashioned triangle in favor of task-specific zones

If you live in one of the arid or semiarid regions of the U.S. Southwest, this gardening zone guide is for you

Waterside homes can have amazing charm, but you'll have to weather design restrictions, codes and surveys

Erasing every trace of this basement's former life took creative thinking and smart design touches

If you always seem to pick warm tones, or you stick to the cool ones, bucking your natural inclination could bring new energy to a room

Organize storage space around your kitchen’s main activities for easier cooking and flow